Agenda: May 5th, 2020 (10am - 3pm)

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Proper Planning has gathered an amazing group of event planning experts and event clients for a power-packed session of planning tips and tools. Learn from industry pros on the topics below.

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• Opening Remarks: Understanding the value of strategic event planning

  • Lynn Edwards, Founder, Toolkit ​

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• Creating Connection: Live and Digital Events have one thing in common: connection. 

  • ​Shasta Nelson, Speaker, Author and Friendship Expert, ShastaNelson.com​

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• Content is King: Refining the art of content/program development

  • Christina Devlin, Executive Events Manager, Inspire ME​

  • Chase Brunson, Founder, Chasing Changes Diversity Training & Consulting ​

  • Dia Bondi, Communications Catalyst, DiaBondi.com ​

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• Event Marketing: Creating a compelling reason to attend and tips to developing a winning marketing plan

  • Lynn Edwards, Founder, Toolkit​ 

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• Financial Management: Budgeting strategies to ensure bottom line success

  • Gregg Mindt, Executive Director, Northwest Environmental Business Council ​

  • Carly Othman, Senior Project Lead, Proper Planning 

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• The Power of Partnerships: Customizing unique sponsor opportunities and repeat funding partners​

  • ​Alicia Crank, Chief Development Officer, AtWork! 

  • Elyse Stoner, Founder & Chief Strategist, Fresh Perspectives Consulting 

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• Tech Tools of the Trade: Understanding the tech stack needed to produce a virtual event

  • Hilary Laney, Owner & CEO, Evia Events ​

  • ​Laurel Miller, President & Speaker, Seamless Events ​

  • Jenn Kingen Kush, Founder & Strategist, Kingen Kush Solutions 

  • Richard Sweeting, Regional Sales Manager, YepDesk 

  • Allie Magyar, Founder & CEO, Hubb 

  • Ann Plana, VP of Strategic Initiatives, eventcore 

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• Strong Supplier Partnership: Gain insights on creating the strong venue and vendor partnerships needed to produce great events

  • Felicia Rahm, Director of Sales & Marketing, The Hotel Zags Portland ​

  • Stuart Butler, President, Butler Seattle

  • Jena Dyches, Senior National Sales Manager, Sunriver Resort 

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• The WOW Factor: Learn how to surprise and delight guests and push to innovate amazing guest experiences - live and digitally 

  • Jennifer Cox, Event Strategist, Royce's Prop Shop​

  • Royce Mason, President, Royce's Prop Shop 

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Happy Hour 

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